MAPA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND CHEMISTRY (INTRAMUROS)

VISION
Mapa shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by:
The Mapa Institute of Technology shall be a global center of excellence in education by providing instructions that are current
in content and state-of-the-art in delivery; by engaging in cutting-edge, high-impact research; and by aggressively taking on
present-day global concerns.
a.
b.
c.
d.

MISSION
The Mapa Institute of Technology disseminates, generates, preserves and applies knowledge in various fields of study.
The Institute, using the most effective and efficient means, provides its students with highly relevant professional and advanced
education in preparation for and furtherance of global practice.
The Institute engages in research with high socio-economic impact and reports on the results of such inquiries.
The Institute brings to bear humanitys vast store of knowledge on the problems of industry and community in order to make the
Philippines and the world a better place.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
1.
2.

MISSION
b
c

Graduates shall practice as successful chemical engineers for the advancement

of society.
Graduates shall promote professionalism in chemical engineering practice.

COURSE SYLLABUS
1.

Course Code:

CHM170

2.

Course Title:

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1

3.

Pre-requisite:

CHM110, CHM110L, CHM111, CHM111L, CHM112, CHM112L, MATH22

4.

Co-requisite:

None

5.

Credit:

6.

Course Description:
This course covers discussions on the physical, chemical and transport properties of the three phases
of matter and an introduction to the laws of thermodynamics and its application to solutions and
chemical systems. Credit: 3 units. Prerequisites: CHM110, CHM110L.

7.

Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program
Educational
Objectives
1
2

Student Outcomes
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,

science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as
well as to analyze and interpret from data
an ability to design a system, component, or
process to meet desired needs
an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems

Course Title:
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1

Date
Effectivity:
3RD Quarter
SY 20122013

Date
Revised:

Prepared By:

Approved By:

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(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)

8.

an understanding of professional and ethical

responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in the global and
societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to
engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice

Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes
After completing the course, the student must be able to:
1. Apply the models for ideal and real gases to chemical
problems.
2. Apply First law of thermodynamics to physical and chemical
processes
3. Apply Second and Third Law of Thermodynamics to physical
and chemical system
4. Understand the derivation of equilibrium properties of
macroscopic systems from microscopic properties
* Level: I- Introduced, R- Reinforced, D- Demonstrated
9.

Student Outcomes*
d e f g h i

R
R
R
R

Course Coverage
Week
1-2

COURSE
OUTCOMES
CO1

TOPIC

TLA

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

A. Properties of gases. Equation of
state.The ideal gas.Isothermal, isobaric and
isochorus processes. Mixtures of gases
B. Kinetic-molecular theory of gases.
Distribution of speeds. Diffusion and
effusion.Molecular collisions.
C. Real gases. Van der Waals approach.
Virial coefficients. The liquefaction of gases.

3-5

CO2

The First Law of Thermodynamics

A. Work and heat. Internal energy.
Conservation of energy. The First Law and
its universal applications.
B. System and surroundings. Exact and
inexact differential. Heat capacities.
C. Isolated systems. Adiabatic versus
isothermal processes.
D. First thermodynamic functions. Enthalpy
and its calculations.
E. Thermodynamic relationships.
Temperature, pressure, and volume
variations of enthalpy and internal energy.
Isenthalpic process, JouleThompson
effect.
F. Chemical applications of the First Law.
Thermochemistry. Standard quantities of

Course Title:
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1

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Effectivity:
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Date
Revised:

Group
discussion (The
faculty lead the
discussion by giving
lecture in order to
transmit the material to
the student.)

AT
Exam 1
Problem Set 1

Problem solving
(Students will be given
a set of problems to
answer and present
the solution to the
class.)

Group
discussion (The
faculty lead the
discussion by giving
lecture in order to
transmit the material to
the student.)

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Exam 2
Problem Set 2

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Week

COURSE
OUTCOMES

6-8

CO3

TOPIC
formation. The Hess' Law. Variation of
reaction enthalpy with temperature.
The Second and Third Laws of
Thermodynamics

TLA

Group
discussion (The
faculty lead the

9 - 10

11
10.

CO4

CO1, CO2,
CO3, CO4

AT

Exam 3
Problem Set 3

discussion by giving
A. Concept of spontaneity. Conversions of
lecture in order to
heat to work and vice versa. The law of
transmit the material to
the student)
machinery. Carnot cycle. Thermodynamic

Problem solving
formulation of absolute temperature.
(Students will be given
Carnot, Clausius and Kelvin formulation of
a set of problems to
entropy. Reversibility. Criteria of spontaneity
answer and present
the solution to the
and entropy increase in isolated systems.
class)
B. Entropy is a state function. Calculations
of entropy change. Isothermal change as
quasiisoentropic process and adiabatic
change as true isoentropic process.
C. Entropy calculations for specific
processes. Entropy and its standard
reaction quantity. Trouton's rule.
Experimental determination of entropy.
D. The in attainability of absolute zero
temperature. The Nernst heat theorem. The
Third Law.
E. Gibbs free energy and spontaneity.
Reformulation of the Second Law in terms
of thermodynamic functions of the system.
Maximum of non-expansion work. Standard
molar Gibbs free energies.
F. Unification of the First and Second Laws:
the fundamental equation. The Maxwell
relations. Properties of Gibbs free energy:
effects of pressure, volume and temperature
on Gibbs free energy change.
G. Chemical potential of a pure
substance.Real gases: the fugacity.
Standard states of real gases. Fugacity
versus pressure
Chemical Equilibrium
Group
Exam 4
discussion (The
Problem Set 4
faculty lead the
A. Homogeneous and Heterogeneous
discussion by giving
Chemical Equilibrium. Equilibrium constant.
lecture in order to
B. Prediction of the state of equilibrium.
transmit the material to
the student)
C. Gibb's Free Energy and equilibrium

Problem solving
extent of a reaction.
(Students will be given
D. Effect of temperature on equilibrium
a set of problems to
constant. The effects of pressure, initial
answer and present
the solution to the
composition and inert gases on equilibrium.
class)
E. Basic concepts on Degrees of Freedom
and Phase Equilibria.
Final Exam 1

Lifelong-Learning Opportunities

Problem solving skills developed in this course allow the student to perform technologicaland
professional tasks with confidence

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11.

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Engineering Topics - 95%
General Education - 5%

12.

Textbook
Physical Chemistry 9th edition, Oxford 2010 by Atkins, Peter and Julio De Paula,

13.

Course Evaluation
Student performance will be rated based on the following:
Assessment Tasks
CO 1
CO 2
CO 3
CO 4

Exam 1
Final Exam 1
Problem Set 1
Exam 2
Final Exam 1
Problem Set 2
Exam 3
Final Exam 1
Problem Set 3
Exam 4
Final Exam 1
Problem Set 4
TOTAL

Weight
16.25%
6.25%
2.50%
16.25%
6.25%
2.50%
16.25%
6.25%
2.50%
16.25%
6.25%
2.50%
100.00%

Minimum Average for

Satisfactory
Performance
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%
60.00%

The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below
Average

Grade

Average

Grade

0 - 59.99

5.00

78.00 - 80.99

2.00

60.00 - 64.99

3.00

81.00 - 84.99

1.75

65.00 - 69.99

2.75

85.00 - 89.99

1.50

70.00 - 73.99

2.50

90.00 - 93.99

1.25

74.00 - 77.99

2.25

94.00 - 100.00

1.00

13.1.

Other Course Policies

a. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than
20% of the total number of meetings or 9 hrs for a three-unit-course. Students incurring more
than 9 hours of unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of class
standing.
b. Submission of Assessment Tasks
Homework and other assigned coursework are due at the beginning of the class period of the
specified due date. Late submissions will not be accepted
c. Written Examination
There will be 4 written examinations covering the five intended COs. The final examination will
be the summative assessment of the five COs and will cover all topics of the course. Test
booklet will be used as answer sheet on all written examinations.

Course Title:
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d. Course Portfolio
Selected problem sets and examinations are to be compiled and collected before the end of the
term. The selection is based on statistical data gathering (lowest, median, highest). Learning
tasks and examinations with marks lowest, median, and highest must be photocopied and must
be given back to the instructor for course portfolio keeping
e. Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may
receive a lower mark if it is, in the opinion of the instructor, deficient in English
f.

Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes

All of us have been instructed on the Dress and Grooming Codes of the Institute. We have all
committed to obey and sustain these codes. It will be expected in this class that each of us will
honor the commitments that we have made.
For this course the Honor Code is that there will be no plagiarizing on written work and no
cheating on exams. Proper citation must be given to authors whose works were used in the
process of developing instructional materials and learning in this course. If a student is caught
cheating on an exam, he or she will be given zero mark for the exam. If a student is caught
cheating twice, the student will be referred to the Prefect of Student Affairs and be given a failing
grade

g. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules with the Professor are posted outside the _____ Faculty room and in
the Schools web-page ( http://che-chm.mapua.edu.ph ). It is recommended that the student
first set an appointment to confirm the instructors availability
14.

Other References
14.1.

Books
Ball, David W, Physical Chemistry, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2001.
G. Barrow, G. Physical Chemistry 6th edition, McGraw-Hill 1996.
Fogiel, M., Ogden, J. The Physical Chemistry Problem Solver:
Laidler, K., Meiser, J., Santuary, B. Physical Chemistry 4th Edition,Houghton Mifflin Co, 2003.
F. Lesk, A. , Physical Chemistry, Prentice Hall, 1982.
McQuarrie, D., Simon, J., Physical Chemistry: A molecular approach, University Science Books,
1997. C.
Metz, Clyde, Schaums Outline of Physical Chemistry,2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, 1988.
D. Noogle, J., Physical Chemistry 2nd Edition, Scott Foresmen and Co..
Raff, Lionel M., Principles of Physical Chemistry, Prentice Hall, 2001
Silbey, R., Alberty, R. , Physical Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2000

14.2.

Websites
http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry/ This is a wonderful site for obtaining a great deal of current
thermodynamic data.

15.

Course Materials
15.1.
15.1.

16.

Course goals and instructional objectives

Course schedule for lectures and exams

Committee Members
CALDERON, EDNA (JAMORA)
CRUZ, KATHLIA (DE CASTRO)
ESPIRITU, ELIZABETH (S)
ESTOPACE, EDGIE (LANDIG)
MARTIN, MARILEN (MERCADER)
NG, JOSEPHINE (A)

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SANTOS, NANETTE (D.)

VELARDE, HOMER (C)
17.

CQI Remarks
The student must be able to get an average of at least 60 % in order to pass the course.

Course Title:
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1

Date
Effectivity:
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Date
Revised:

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